2.2.129 Timing_translator

This engraver adds the alias Timing to its containing context. Responsible for synchronizing timing information from staves. Normally in Score. In order to create polyrhythmic music, this engraver should be removed from Score and placed in Staff.

Properties (read)

baseMoment (moment)

Smallest unit of time that will stand on its
own as a subdivided section.

currentBarNumber (integer)

Contains the current barnumber.
This property is incremented at every bar line.

internalBarNumber (integer)

Contains the current barnumber.
This property is used for internal timekeeping, among others by the
Accidental_engraver.

measureLength (moment)

Length of one measure in the current
time signature.

measurePosition (moment)

How much of the current measure have
we had. This can be set manually to create incomplete measures.

timeSignatureFraction (fraction, as pair)

A pair of numbers,
signifying the time signature. For example, '(4 . 4) is a
4/4 time signature.

Properties (write)

baseMoment (moment)

Smallest unit of time that will stand on its
own as a subdivided section.

currentBarNumber (integer)

Contains the current barnumber.
This property is incremented at every bar line.

internalBarNumber (integer)

Contains the current barnumber.
This property is used for internal timekeeping, among others by the
Accidental_engraver.

measureLength (moment)

Length of one measure in the current
time signature.

measurePosition (moment)

How much of the current measure have
we had. This can be set manually to create incomplete measures.

timeSignatureFraction (fraction, as pair)

A pair of numbers,
signifying the time signature. For example, '(4 . 4) is a
4/4 time signature.